Somewhat less experimental than it was at the end of 2002, this blog still draws its inspiration from the participants of SHWI (soc.history.what-if Usenet newsgroup) who had introduced me to this new phenomenon. The blog is still in search of its definite shape, style and general theme of posts. However, if someone insists on short definitions, I must admit that the shortest way to define it is something to do with its location – Split, Croatia.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Big Brother Croatia Update: The Gloves Are Off

In the past all former Big Brother housemates have accepted their departure with nothing except the best possible words for those who remained in Dubrava.

This is apparently going to change with the departure of Filip Voloder. He was the first to break the custom of speaking only nice things about his former housemates. In his interviews Filip endorsed Saša (Sasa) and Sanja and his favourites, but he also directly pointed finger of blame towards Antonija, Ana and Valentina as "conspirators". He did have understanding for Alen nominating him because, according to Filip, Alen "felt jealous over Marina".

Of all evicted housemates, Filip is most likely to benefit from the phenomenon noticed with Ozren and Krešo (Kreso) – housemates who were despised while within the House suddenly become well-liked and sometimes even worshipped while being outside House. Filip's very eloquence, which doomed him in public eyes during his presence in House, could turn into very powerful weapon in the latter stages of the game.

In the meantime, Zdravko was also publicly badmouthed. Martina Vuzem, 20-year old economy student and Zdravko's former girlfriend, called Zdravko "immature" and " zero" when compared with her present boyfriend.

But some statements are more positive. Željko (Zeljko) enjoyed public support from his sister and one of his female colleagues – they vehemently denied Internet speculations about his sexual orientation.